8/11/2015

This place is perfect for drinks (there is a bar), coffee (there is a coffee bar), bagels (best cream cheese flavors in the world!) and brunch (even if it's brunch for dinner). I love every single thing I've had here. But that being said, don't expect to find anything super nutritious - everything is mega-packed with calories, but very very delicious ones!

All of the following were tried and approved by our party:

Pork Belly Pancake - Perfect balance of sweet and savory!
Machos Nachos - This is huge!! Really perfect for sharing (and caring)
Chili Goat Cheese Fries - A heart attack on a plate, but worth every palpitation
Fried Pickles and Onions - Gotta get yo' pickles!

8/11/2015

Went to Little goat on a Sunday afternoon to get some food. I shared a sandwich (Los Drowned) and the fried pickles and onions appetizer. We also shared the Mac N Cheese. Overall the food was really good, the sandwich was top notch and would recommend it. The Fried Pickles and onion rings were also really good. For the price I thought they were worth it. The Mac N Cheese was the only item I probably wouldn't get again. I just didn't feel like there was anything special with it.

Overall a great experience at Little Goat

8/11/2015

First of all, the service is superb. The wait staff was always attentive and did a great job in a busy atmosphere.

After a few visits to the Little Goat we found the food to be great. Although, I do caution to be aware of what you order. The Goat Burger is one of the best burgers in the city. The Fish Tostadas are to die for. Their fries are great. There were a few items that we did not like, but overall the food was amazing.

I would recommend this place to anyone who does not mind a slightly noisy atmosphere.

Enjoy your food!

7/28/2015

One of the best brunches I've ever had.

// LOCATION // West Loop by Au Cheval and by the same chefs as Girl and the Goat.

// SERVICE // Great. The waitress was super chill, but was very prompt and helpful

// WAIT // Nonexistent on a Wednesday morning

// FOOD //
    + Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed, pulp-y and memorable enough to write about
    + Bull's Eye French Toast: Soft, fluffy french toast with tender chunks of fried chicken. Great if you love the salty/sweet combo
    + Smoked corned beef hash with eggs: Eggs any way you like it with savory corned beef and crunchy hash. It is an American breakfast done right.

If you cannot get seated at Girl and the Goat, Little Goat is definitely worth a try.

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  Bull's Eye French Toast

  Bull's Eye French Toast
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  Smoked corned beef hash with eggs

  Smoked corned beef hash with eggs

7/20/2015

Little Goat is an upscale American diner that serves breakfast all day.  However, this is not a gimmick.  This is a truly great restaurant that serves up elevated breakfast dishes in a cool setting with several great touches that remind you the old great American diners.

My Overall Rating - 4 1/2 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)

Atmosphere - You see the words Diner on its windows, but the Little Goat feels like a nice upscale restaurant.  But what you'll find is they've woven the diner theme all throughout the restaurant.  Look around and you'll see classic round barstools, tables with metal trim, plenty of booth space, and plenty of coffee cups.  It's a great concept that fits the breakfast all day theme perfectly.  1 Star.

Service - Our server was friendly & attentive, and was great tending to our needs.  But the restaurant was packed on a Wednesday night, and we had to flag him down a few times.  Service was delayed, but this is really due to how busy they were.  When available, our server was sure to get our orders in and did a great job following up.  Bonus, he made a few great recommendations from the huge menu that turned out to be table pleasers.  1/2 Star.

Food - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if it's your favorite it can be ordered all day!  We started with the nachos - but we had no idea what we were getting into.  We received a huge platter of homemade chips topped with pulled pork, beans, cheese, avocado, and plenty of other healthy toppings.  If you order this, make sure you have at least 4 people in your family to share.  But I was here for breakfast, so of course I order the Bullseye French Toast.  This French toast dish comes topped with fried chicken, egg, and of course BBQ Maple Syrup.  Sweet/Salty/Soft/Crunchy/Yes/Delicious.  And since we're eating at a diner, of course we order the Betterfinger sundae.  All you need to know is it comes with chocolate covered cheez-its.  Bottom line, not only did Little Goat's food surprise me, but the menu & dishes were whimsical and delicious.  2 Stars.

Will I Return? - Yes.  I'm a sucker for diners.  Throw in one that serves creative breakfast all day and crazy desserts - no doubt I'll return to the great Little Goat.  Just beware they do get busy, but when you're the best at what you do people will come.  1 Star.

My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive?  Perhaps an upscale place?  No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service.  But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four.  It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out.  Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food.
1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.

Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience.  I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score.

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  French toast

  French toast

7/21/2015

I cannot tell you the number of times we tried to dine here but were too hungry and impatient to wait for an available table. So, you can just imagine my happiness!

They offer valet parking for those of us who commute the hard way. The valet parking attendant has a designated area for motorcycles. By this I mean, you self park it across from the restaurant but still on Randolph in a valet parking designated area so they can keep an eye on your prized possession.

I am a bit overwhelmed by the name of my order and don't even know if I'm hungry enough for it today. My desire for French toast outweighs any negative thoughts I may be having about it. I don't remember the names of our orders but I have pictures!

The staff is super cool to our furry companion. The hostess gave her a dog treat from their bakery and another stopped by with a bowl of cold water.

I don't know of any other place I've ever been to where I left feeling like I've made friends with complete strangers. From the guy sharing the bench outside with me as I waited to be seated inside and he waited for his blind date to show up, to the girls we shared our table (a long diner like counter or picnic table with very comfortable stools) but not our checks with, to the hostess, to the other diners who came by to pet our service dog.

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  French toast with fried chicken, eggs, strawberries and BBQ syrup

  French toast with fried chicken, eggs, strawberries and BBQ syrup
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  Blueberry pancakes

  Blueberry pancakes

7/24/2015

Who: friends
Where: west loop
When: dinner
What: Asian salad, Revolution hibiscus ale

Why: Really enjoyed this place. After a busy day trekking around Chicago, it was nice to settle down at Little Goat's patio in the hip West Loop neighborhood. Thank goodness for a refreshing salad and a selection of Revolution beers. Good pairings all over the menu.

7/6/2015

The only thing I can say about this place is that it is very unique to try once if you're visiting from out of town, but if I was from Chicago or lived in the area, I honestly probably wouldn't frequent the place. Little Goat is essentially a diner with a menu not expected of a diner which is really cool and interesting, but at the end of the day, it's diner food: greasy, probably not the healthiest, but without the great prices of a regular diner.

If you're going to try something unique, go for the pork belly pancakes - very good and very different. The smoked pork and toffee shake was also great (tasted like a salted caramel shake).

The space feels like a slightly upscale diner but again, it's part of the experience. Overall, glad I tried it, experienced the hype, but probably won't be going again on my next visit to Chicago

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  Smoked pork and toffee shake

  Smoked pork and toffee shake

6/24/2015

Since it's nearly next to impossible to drop into The Goat and the Girl, my Chicago neighbors took us to Little Goat so that I could try the tasty offerings of Janes Beard award winning chef Stephanie Izard.

The space has a lovely open air feel with outdoor seating that lines the sidewalk.  We sat next to a huge window in a spacious booth offering plenty of opportunity to people watch.  The seats were a bit worn and torn in some places but it is a diner.

It's difficult to choose your meal as everything sounds delicious and in an incarnation you're familiar with but better.  So you've had French toast but bit garlic brioche French toast!  I ordered that with crispy chicken and strawberries.  My friends ordered a juicy cheeseburger and the tastiest fries I've had in a while.  We also ordered fried pickles.  Way to indulge!

All worth it though.  If Chicago didn't have so many restaurants, I. would absolutely go back.  Service is decent and prices are on the high side of reasonable.  Expect to spend around $30 for breakfast if you want apps or a cocktail.

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  The French Toast and Crispy Chicken.

  The French Toast and Crispy Chicken.

6/18/2015

After trying The Girl & the Goat on my last trip to Chicago, I was very eager to try Little Goat, mostly because it was a little bit more focused on diner comfort food, and also didn't require long waits or reservations months in advance.

Little Goat has the feel of a modern diner, and it seems to attract both tourists and locals alike. The menu has all the diner offerings you could want: breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, and supper items. Yet, all of these dishes seem to be a twist on their respective classic versions. We ordered the goat patty melt, pork belly pancake, and the Korean goat burger. I wasn't pleased that the burgers didn't come with fries, but we ordered a side of the smoked fries, and they were great. The potatoes were cut just right, and the smokey flavor was pretty addicting. The patty melt was awesome, with just the right amount of goat to bread, and the pickles provided the sourness and crunchiness. The pork belly pancake was well-balanced with the vegetables and pork belly. The Korean goat burger came with an egg on top, which was super rich and delicious.

Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, but seemed to forget about our table at times. Prices are fine, although again, I think the sandwiches/burgers should come with fries. Just a pet peeve of mine. I really would like to try the Goat Almighty, which is the colossal goat burger with BBQ pork, braised beef, and onion rings, and many other toppings. One of these days, I will bring the full power that is my appetite.

Overall, the creativity and the quality of food will keep me coming back to try all their offerings. For a casual, yet elevated meal in the Fulton Market area, you cannot go wrong with Little Goat.

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  This little piggy went to China. So good.

  This little piggy went to China. So good.
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  korean goat burger

  korean goat burger
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  pork belly pancake with slaw

  pork belly pancake with slaw

6/25/2015

What a cute yummy place! We came here for dinner, where I had breakfast (the chicken 'n waffles), and then for breakfast, where I had dinner (goat loco moco). The waffles with strawberries was slightly overly sweet for me, but the chicken that went on top was so juicy and perfectly cooked! I love love loved the loco moco. The entire dish - with the greens, the rice, and the other stuff. The flavor profiles just meshed so well together. That ground goat meat patty was perfect! Ask for it medium-rare, not well done, and it will be so much better!
The service is also pleasing and friendly without being overbearing. They're just cool people. I love the décor and the feel of the place with its interesting wallpaper and details like baby goats inside the coffee mugs. Cute!
I also love that you don't have to wait insanely long or make rezzo's weeks in advance. That's def a plus.

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  Loco moco, goat!

  Loco moco, goat!

8/10/2015

Been wanting to try this place out for quite some time, and I must admit, I'm NOT impressed. The food was just ehhh, nothing spectacular.

The group started off with the nachos which were supposed to be BBQ style, there was barely any hint of BBQ sauce, they were stingy on the cheese and sour cream. The chips themselves were really good though. I wouldn't order them again.

I ordered this sandwich with turkey and ham with their "special" sauce which was basically just mayo... They put waaaaay too much on, I could barely eat it.  Also, for 13 bucks you think that w any sandwich u would get fries, but nope, everything is la carte. Not sure what the big buzz is about this place, I wouldn't return. Oh, I will say that our service was good though! We had a sweet lil waitress who was a complete doll!

8/1/2015

Little Goat. BIG FLAVOR.

The set-up is just like a diner but the food is a million times better! Everything on the menu is so unique (and fairly priced for the West Loop!).

I ordered the Crab and Shrimp dip and the fish tostadas. Let me just preface: Whenever I get a dip, I always assume there are a million calories so I try to settle for a little taste while my other half finishes the rest. Well...my other half wasn't in the mood for seafood and my will power wasn't on point so I ended up finishing the phenomenal crab dip until the dish was empty-it was that good!

And an order of Fish Tostadas comes with 3 pieces piled high with their marinated slaw. When it came out, I didn't have enough room so I was able to get one crunchy piece in my stomach before they took the rest away to get wrapped.

I still have to conquer the rest of the menu so I'll be back to try other things!

8/6/2015

My boyfriend and I live around the corner from here and this is one of our favorite places in the West Loop.

He generally gets a breakfast dish and I have a new favorite in the Fish Tostadas. Every dish is excellent! Highly recommend!

Side note: Their wait can be long sometimes so we like to make a res in advance on Open Table.

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  Fish tostadas! Simply delicious!

  Fish tostadas! Simply delicious!

7/20/2015

Dining in the West Loop feels a lot like going to a theme park. Your first ride is dodging other cars and pedestrians in an almost endless search for parking. Then you walk through what looks like street after street of abandoned warehouses and it feels like a murderer could jump in front of you at any second, but in reality all you'll see are yuppies, hipsters and college kids. Finally, you get to restaurant row and get to stand in line for 2 hours while you wait for your turn (to eat).

All that happened last night when we tried to (unsuccessfully) visit Au Cheval. Instead, we landed at Little Goat.

The theme-park experience continued because our waiter looked like a male fashion model who stepped out of a ski catalog. He was friendly enough, but I admit that I couldn't hear anything he said because the music and crowd chatter are SO LOUD in there. My wife and I took to using gestures and charades to communicate before finally just giving up and staring at our phones.

To put it bluntly, I wasn't that impressed with the food either. Everything we ordered tasted the same. Oily. And the sauces used for all three items were also very similar, a mayo-type sauce and a sweet bbq sauce. We ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer, the tonkatsu sandwich and the Korean burger.

On the walk back to the car, my wife asked if I still want to try The Girl and the Goat eventually. I told her that I probably wouldn't based on this experience.

7/23/2015 Updated review

Came here again and ordered the Korean burger, and unfortunately, I wasn't as impressed this time around by the food. The patty for the burger came out rather dry and slightly charred--and while I did ask for a medium well cook, I've definitely had patties elsewhere done medium well and still juicy. I also wish the patty itself was flavored with kimchi as well--the beef was rather plain and definitely needed the help of some seasoning. In fact, I found the entire burger was very dry overall--dry bun, dry patty, and the small amount of kimchi didn't help the situation much either.

Fantastic service as usual, but food just wasn't up to par this time around.

7/24/2015

Five stars for the food and server, 2 stars for the wait and rude hostess.  Heres why: I had a reservation at 8:30, we arrived about an hour and 15 minutes early.  After a long day traipsing around the city we decided to see if we could get in earlier.  The hostess said 20-30 after that another 20 after that another 20 until finally many non reservation parties were being served before us.  What the heck?!   We finally got seated after a hour and ten minutes.
The food was a different story, it was amazing.  Very flavorful with unique food choices that surprisingly taste really good together.  The servers were lively and helpful as well.  It is a bit loud, but overall not too bad.  
To recap, great food, great servers, good atmosphere, horrible hostess...  For such a friendly place, why have some rude snarly young lady in the front setting possible misperceptions of the place?

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  Macho Nachos!

  Macho Nachos!

8/10/2015

This place is ok, and maybe I just had my expectations set too high due to all the hype, but our party left a little disappointed. Some of the things we ordered were better than others, we really enjoyed the tempura mashed potatoes, but the corn was pretty salty. Two people at our table order the skirt stake medium rare, and both had it brought to them well done. I had the Goat Almighty burger, and aside from it being an impressively large burger, it wasn't the best burger I've ever had. Salty, but lacking much other flavor.

The atmosphere is that of an old American diner, which we enjoyed, but the noise level was so loud, we found it difficult to speak with the other members of our party. Service, on the other hand, was fantastic. Both people who helped us were polite, friendly, knew the menu, and we're just good at their jobs.

We'll definitely try it again, as this place has a huge menu, but I think we'll give it a while before we do.

7/1/2015

Dude, are you guys serious? 1800 reviews and everyone blows their minds over this place. Like its the Jesus of diners. This place isn't bad by any means, but its definitely not one of the best brunch places in the city. So why the three stars? I'll tell you why.

Its way overpriced. There's a reason why the prices aren't on their website. Even small things like sodas are 4 bucks. Want some fruit? Six bucks. How about some ice cream? Eight.

Secondly, its not that good! The prices wouldn't have mattered at all if the food was awesome. We got the Bull's Eye French Toast and the Los Drowned, which were good, but for $30? Not really. The Bulls Eye was pretty substantial, you get a lot of food here. But the chicken was dry and overcooked. You really needed the syrup to help it out. The egg was also overdone, it would have been nice to have that yolk to sop up the excellently cooked french toast.

The Los Drowned was good as well. The beef was succulent and came with some au jus that had great depth of flavor. But you get no sides. No fries, no chips, nothing. On the menu it said that it has avocado on it, which it did. But it was just a really thin spread on the bread. If you told me that there was avocado on the sandwich I wouldn't of believed you. It would have been nice if there were an actual slice of it instead. For a 15 dollar sandwich, that's what I was expecting. The pickled peppers were a nice touch though.

I know I'm being harsh on this place. I know it. But people will throw their money at anything that has hype around it. The menu has a lot of intriguing things on it. And I know I'll get dragged back here because all my friends who visit would want to go. But when a brunch for two gets up to $40 and you realize that all you got was a play on chicken and waffles and and a sandwich, you start to question if it was worth it or not.

Its not.

8/9/2015

At 3:30 PM, the place was still hopping with a long wait but the food is well worth the wait. We decided to go with both a lunch item and a breakfast dish. The lunch dish was the "Los Drowned" which is a braised beef sandwich with havarti, avocado, pickled peppers & onions and spicy mayo on a hoagie. For the breakfast dish, we wanted to get the bull's eye french toast which is basically chicken and waffles but they were out of that so we settled on the "Fat Elvis Waffles". These waffles are topped with banana, peanut butter-butter and bacon maple syrup. I'm not usually a sweet breakfast person but I could eat that again. Definitely a must visit when in Chicago.

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  Far Elvis Waffles

  Far Elvis Waffles
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  Los Drowned

  Los Drowned

8/9/2015

I was in town for Lollapalooza and my friend and I decided to take a break and get brunch, and we quickly found ourselves at the Little Goat. What a treat! There was a bit of a wait (45 minutes), however understandable since it was a Sunday.

Well worth the wait! My friend and I couldn't have been happier with our selections. I had the parathas burrito and my friend had the bull's eye French toast, both were absolutely incredible! The parathas burrito was unlike anything I'd ever had and was the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch food, as well as southern and Indian cuisine. My friend loved her French toast and claims that it made her understand the hype behind chicken and waffles.

The tempura mashed potatoes were also incredible and such a unique side!

The service was also phenomenal. I will definitely return the next time I'm in Chicago.

4/22/2015

I've been here twice and both times I've been a little unimpressed. I don't know if it's because Girl and the Goat is THAT good that this pales in comparison, but I've had mediocre service both times, and while the food is decent, it wasn't anything crazy.

The prices aren't absurd, luckily, but the diner feel + refined variations of traditional diner entrees kind of hit me as strange.

Luckily both times I've gone I've gotten to skip the wait. I think I'd come again but never if I had to wait in line...which, especially on weekends, can get a little crazy

PS I have to say, though, the choco taco = winning.

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  Chico taco!

  Chico taco!
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  Breakfast spaghetti

  Breakfast spaghetti

8/8/2015

Ended up here after becoming impatient with the 5 hour wait at Au Cheval, and was not disappointed. Little Goat has a diner feel to it, but the lights are dim and the music is fairly loud. The decor was trendy and features cute animated goats everywhere. They also hand out free goat pins by the door!

We ordered the Los Drowned, Machos Nachos, Patty Melt, All American, Banh Mi Style, and Loco Moco. All the food was unique, flavorful, and very filling. The portions were, in true diner style, huge. The menu features classic American food with an unexpected twist. However, the menu lacks detail, so I would recommend asking your waiter/waitress for more information. For example, my friend thought she was ordering a burger and it ended up being served without a bun, but she thoroughly enjoyed her meal regardless.

Overall, the food was great and I plan on trying their brunch in the near future :)

Ps. The food is super messy. Would not recommend coming here with someone you want to impress lol.

7/15/2015

Loved it! I've wanted to go to Girl and the Goat for a while because I loved Stephanie on Top Chef. This was a great substitute. Its her food in a more casual atmosphere. The decor was 60s daytime sleek, and was light and airy. I had the bullseye French toast. It had poached egg in the center of each bread slice, sliced strawberries,  and perfect fried chicken chopped into smaller pieces. Everyone loved what they ordered. We also got dessert--the fat Elvis cake was to die for : moist banana with peanut butter bacon frosting. Deslicious!

8/6/2015

Oh my!  I didn't think it was possible after 2 full days of eating and being un-wowed by the culinary scene in Chicago.  So after changing my search strategy to just high ratings, not necessarily the most reviews on Yelp, I came across Little Goat, which looks really cute and they do get high marks, but not necessarily the most reviews...so we make our way...

It's a little further than the places we have been going to in the downtown area.  We finally start to walk up and I get a good feeling at just the way the street it's situated on.  We walk in and wow, it's so cute!  I love it!  It's got this retro earthy feel...lots of character!  That's what I've been missing on our trip.  I mean we liked RPM, but it didn't have much character.  We sit in a cute little 2 seater booth and the server, our wonderful Sara, greets us.  She helps us through the menu, Matt is being healthy and boring so he makes his own omelette and I follow her suggestion and get the Prathas Burrito (indian flatbread . sunny side eggs . avocado-bean salad . chili pepper sauce . sheep's milk cheddar), $13 and I also get one Sourdough pancake.  I was a little apprehensive about the burrito, but man when it came out and I tasted it, wow, it was exactly what I wanted!  It was tasty, creative, but actually tasted somewhat healthy too.  It wasn't too heavy.  But, most importantly it was delicious!  And when I finished that, I had the Sourdough pancake...no joke, best pancake I've ever had!  It wasn't doughy, but kind of spongey with subtly crispy edges, mm...so good!  I gave Matt a try and he agreed, it was pretty good.  Goodness, please go visit Little Goat if you haven't, it such a cute place and the food is so awesome!  Love all the character in the food and atmosphere!  And our sever Sara...she was super awesome and helped us with our dinner plans!  Her suggestions were Ada, the Winchester, Kuma, and a few other places.  We tried Ada and she was right, super awesome restaurant, again character in food and atmosphere!  I want to put this restaurant in my pocket and take it with me to Houston!  Obviously a must try!  =)

Check out my blog for photos and more!

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4/29/2015

Oh dear me, l do believe the little goat may be better than the big goat.
Here's is why I love this spot, it has the same inventive flavors less the pretentiousness.  this is absolutely my kind of spot.

The caesar salad, was the best caesar I have had in my life.  If this was the only thing I had ordered i would have rated this place five stars and been done with it.  The skirt steak as a main was very good BUT it came with very little steak.  this was closer to a steak salad than a steak, the caramel sauce actually works.  the deep fat fried mashed potatoes could be so much better but they serve it with this sweet sauce which makes it almost like a jelly donut.  I wasn't a big fan.  

For dessert I had the SMORE semifreddo, very good so good i didn't have time to take a pic.  

Bring your kids here and enjoy your time eating diner food elevated to another level.

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  Skirt steak in the fore ground tempura mashed potatoes in the back

  Skirt steak in the fore ground tempura mashed potatoes in the back
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  Best Caesar Salad EVER

  Best Caesar Salad EVER

7/7/2015

Cute spot, good breakfast, great service. It was tough finding any good breakfast spots in Chicago since Seattle has such an abundance. The wait was pretty long on a Saturday morning.

6/27/2015

This place is a cute breakfast spot but it is so noisy! I felt like I had to scream out every time I had to say something. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was about a 10 minute wait. Not bad! There were a lot of people waiting too. Found this place on yelp and decided to try due to its highly rated reviews.

I ordered the cheese grits, corned beef with eggs and bulls eye French toast

Cheese Grits
I love grits! so all grits taste great to me. It was cheesy, loved the proportion of it since I ordered it as a side. The grits came with unmelted shredded cheese on top. I did think this was more dry than the grits I am use to having but it is still good.

I was actually almost going to order the shrimp and grits which is a regular sized plate but I'm glad I didn't. I can't eat too much grits in one sitting

Corned Beef with Eggs
I was done eating this after a few bites. The meat was just too smokey and it was pretty much a smokey taste throughout even though I ate it with the eggs and the shredded potatoes. I wasn't a big fan of this plate at all. It's pretty much a plate of meat. Too much meat for the morning and afternoon. I have to say that the potatoes were pretty good if u ate it alone.

Bulls Eye French Toast
This plate is the same concept as chicken and waffles--sweet and savory. The syrup is a must try because it was so different than regular syrup. I was trying to figure out what it was because it tasted so familiar! So it's pretty much bbq sauce and maple syrup! I was done with this plate after a few bites as well since the sweetness was good enough for me

Price
I don't think the food was worth what it's priced at because the food was only decent, nothing extraordinary

Not sure if I'll come here again the next time I'm in Chicago

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  Bulls eye French toast

  Bulls eye French toast
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  Corned beef with eggs, cheese grits on the side

  Corned beef with eggs, cheese grits on the side

6/29/2015

1 word, YUM! My friend and I waited for about 30-45 min on a Sunday at about noon (it wasn't a problem because we weren't starving and knew we would work up an appetite. We ordered the omelette of the day which was fresh tomato, green onion and tzatzki cream cheese, it was delicious!!! We also ordered the Bulls eye French toast (highly recommend), major party flavor in my mouth! I wanted to order a goat milk latte but I chickened out last minute and ended up with a regular latte, it was still delicious but it gives me a reason to go back and try the goat milk latte.

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8/1/2015

If I can write one word for review for this place, it is "creative". If you read the menu, you won't know what kind of cuisine it is because each dish has some very random ingredients together. Like the quesadilla I ordered, there were chive, cheese and blueberries in it. I also sneak tasted some other dishes my colleagues order. I think the fish dish was the best of the night.

6/29/2015

We came here to hang out upstairs a couple days ago for a roof party. Sponsored by Founders and Bells, they were offering cans from those breweries along with a pre-mixed cocktail. We chose the cocktail which was a cherry limeade. It didn't taste too strong initially but it definitely had a little punch to it. It was super crowded upstairs and folks were just lurking around the chairs waiting for others to get up so they could snag their spots. It was also a million degrees so we enjoyed just our one drink and headed out. Having dined across the street at the Girl and the Goat a couple times, I really would love to--and am just looking for the right time to--come back here to try the grub. The roof is the place to be here in the summer!

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  Cocktails at the founders roof party

  Cocktails at the founders roof party

6/28/2015

Ommmmmmg Fat Elvis Waffles!  Two waffles topped  with peanut butter, bananas and maple bacon. So delish! I only wish they had put more peanut butter, one scoop for two waffles just isn't enough! Sugar exploooosion!

This place was jam packed but I was seated quickly as a solo diner at the dining counter, where I got to be nosy and watch the service team.

Speaking of service,  they were very friendly and efficient,  I was served rather quickly.

I suppose the only problem I have with this place is the price...but it is in an expensive part of town and they do offer a higher caliber menu than your standard diner, so I get it.

I'd return!

7/3/2015

The food was yummy. We had the shrimp + grits, Cinnabun, and biscuits + gravy. Locally farmed food that's seasoned perfectly. Food was delicious and definitely recommend to my foodie friends.

They take reservations as early as 7:00am. They aren't that busy early in the morning but if your waiting, you can kill time by taking pictures at their photo booth.

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  It the little details that make this place so cute.

  It the little details that make this place so cute.
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  Restaurant interior is really chic. Love the natural light.

  Restaurant interior is really chic. Love the natural light.
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  Cinnabun

  Cinnabun
• See all photos from Ellie J. for Little Goat

3/24/2015

We were not having the three-hour Au Cheval date. Do you know what place was amazing and seated us right away? Little Goat. This was my first time coming here, and I had high expectations having previously dined at Stephanie Izard's Girl and the Goat. We were seated at the bar and we ordered brussels sprouts as an appetizer while we perused the gigantic menu of equally delicious-looking options. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding or the brussels sprouts were actually a side because they ended up coming at the same time as the rest of the food.

After lots of going back and forth, I finally decided to save the breakfast menu for a future Little Goat visit. I figured a burger would be a safe way to go, so I ordered one of the many options. I don't remember now which one it was, but it had a fried egg on the top. It was excellent. Not overly salty or overly anything. I would want to try something else next time, though. I was a bit disappointed by the brussels sprouts because they were very strong-tasting. I think it was some kind of oil or vinegar they were bathed in, but the taste was overwhelmingly salty. This is coming from someone who adds salt to things that were already salted, so you know I'm being serious when I say it was way too salty.

The price was right for us, which was great (about $30 for both of our meals). As I've already mentioned a few times in this review, I do intend to come back to Little Goat to try more. I would be interested in trying one of the drinks as well as one of the drinks next time, too. We just couldn't possibly fit in any more on this particular visit. We were already back at the apartment and thinking about going to bed by the time we got the "your table is now ready" text from Au Cheval. Little Goat was an excellent alternative and I suggest you do the same if you're trying to get into another restaurant with a long wait. Little Goat is definitely a destination worth its own separate visit.

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  A fantastic Korean Burger!

  A fantastic Korean Burger!

3/6/2015

Oh Little Goat, I do love you so.  Please give me all of your crab dip all of the time!

I've been to Little Goat for brunch and I've also organized a private party.  Both experiences were great.  

Brunch was crowded, even early, but they take brunch reservations so if you're able to do a little pre-planning, you should be good.  We all enjoyed everything we tried.  I kind of forgot everything everyone else got because my eyes were on the prize.  The prize being the bullseye french toast.  Imagine my surprise when I cut into that baby, forgetting that egg was on the description.  A hidden egg inside my french toast and fried chicken!  Awesome.  The coffee is great and the bloody mary was fine by me.  

Fast forward to planning my work's holiday party.  That french toast was still on my mind, so I decided to blow some company money to satisfy my whims.  Working with the event staff was a breeze.  

We had the sweet kitchen space to ourselves and were greeted with smiles and snacks.  I wanted to scoop the crab dip into my purse for later.  I'm like a tacky grandma in that way.  We tried a ton of family style menu items, the highlight of which was the goat leg.  If you're doing an event there, it is well worth adding.  Everything we tried was great and the cocktails were also fabulous.  

Great food, friendly staff, a photobooth, and that patio will have me scheming more ways to plan another event here.

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  Manhattan

  Manhattan
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  Souvenir menu

  Souvenir menu

2/24/2015

My friends and I ended up here after arriving way too early for Girl & The Goat. And while I was disappointed in missing out on Girl & The Goat, the food here definitely made up for it.

We tried:
- Hot Crab Dip
- Brandade and Belly
- Los Drowned
- Shrimp & Porkbelly

The Hot Crab Dip was probably my favorite. It was maybe a tad bit too salty though, especially with the ritz crackers.

I felt like our other 3 dishes got a bit overwhelmed by the extra/side ingredients. Don't get me wrong, everything was delicious. But I felt like the flavor of the dishes' main component(s) wasn't as front and center as it could have been.

The menu is cute but it leaves out some ingredients for certain dishes. (Ex: the Shrimp & Porkbelly has more veggies than just the pea shoots listed) While I appreciate the cleanness of the menu, I'm a somewhat picky eater so it would have been nice to know in advance what I was going to get.

While Little Goat is technically a diner, it feels and looks just a bit more upscale than your usual diners. I loved the interior though. I also adored the design of the bathrooms. The employees were also nice and attentive.

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  Their super cute logo on the silverware wrapping.

  Their super cute logo on the silverware wrapping.
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  Brandade and Belly

  Brandade and Belly
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  Shrimp & Pork Belly

  Shrimp & Pork Belly
• See all photos from Cammie W. for Little Goat

7/29/2015

I love this place and think it's a perfect lunch spot! I tend to visit here when the wait at the surrounding restaurants are ridiculous and we're always seated within 10 minutes. The menu uses a lot of interesting/tantalizing flavor combos (I may be biased bc of my love for kimchi).

The portions are generally just right and the price is not bad considering the quality of the food. My favorites are the SMOKED CORNED BEEF HASH WITH EGGS and KOREAN BURGER but I have yet to try everything (which I intend to)!

The space is cool with its diner feel but I wish rooftop patio was open for regular diners (it's generally used for private parties). It would make the whole experience even better. Either way, I consider myself a regular here and always leave happy.

7/7/2015

I have been to little goat 3 times (waiting for reservations at girl and the goat to arrive...). Luckily the space is super big because it's always busy.  Sometimes you can snag a seat at the bar.  But no worries. Go to the bakery and get some dope treats and some sludgy coffee.

The food is great.  Kimchi tasted a little weird on the tasty Asian thing.  Don't order of you are in the conventional pancake mood.  Everything else I've had has been killer.  

Always get the bread of the day.

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  Bulls eye French toast

  Bulls eye French toast

5/23/2015

The Little Goat is like a diner in the sense that it has a huge, bright interior with a raucous and cheerful vibe.  It is like a diner in the sense that it seems to be home to everybody -- couples with kids, couples on double dates, older folks, and a pack of almost a dozen teenagers at a giant table together.  And it is also like a diner in that it has a giant menu, with both breakfast dishes and savory dishes served all day, and a dizzying organization that makes it hard to even decide what kind of meal you are eating.  (Cinnamon bun?  Cocktail?  Sandwich?  Salad?  Coffee?  Fried pickles?  All six at once?)

It is unlike a diner in the sense that the food is intensely flavorful and really really good, from start to finish.  The coffee is dark and strong, the cocktails are well-balanced, the fried pickles are briny and crunchy, the cinnamon bun isn't too sweet, the salad is packed with both vegetables and more decadent treats, and putting kimchi in a reuben sandwich was an inspired idea.  (Yes, we did get all six at once.  It was one of those days.)

And all of this was cheerfully and enthusiastically provided by a helpful server who helped us navigate the menu, finagled multiple substitutions in our order, and otherwise shattered all of the usual diner stereotypes.  After one visit, I already wish I went more often.  Indeed, I wish I lived next door.

8/11/2015

This place is such crowd pleaser. I've been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and 90% of the time will resort to the Bullseye french toast. I am sucker for what I like. The rooftop is awesome (and the site of my ice bucket challenge). Some places big menus can be intimidating but with this one, you really can't go wrong!  (even though I order the bullseye-- i tend to mooch of other people's plates and I've liked everything they've had too!)

3/26/2015

I suggest the hash browns.

The hash browns were super skinny, and for lack of a better word, "browned" perfectly. Do not skip this!

I had the cuban breakfast sandwich, which was the special of the day. I wasn't blown away by it, but it was pretty delicious. Enough so that I want to come back and try more items. There are a lot of options for breakfast, and time and care is put into preparing your meal, so everything looks fancy when it comes out. For that reason, it's a little pricey for a breakfast diner, so I think of this place as more of a special occasion breakfast than anything else.

I was here super early in the morning...maybe around 7, and there were maybe 3 other people here (they did just open). More people started filing in later, so I don't know how crowded it gets around 10-12, but you're sure to have plenty of options to sit if you like to wake up early.

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  Cuban sandwich breakfast special

  Cuban sandwich breakfast special

5/17/2015

The Girl and the Goat comes up on many foodies' lists for must visit restaurants in Chicago. Since I knew I would be dining solo, I thought their more casual sister restaurant, Little Goat, would be a better fit.

I got sat at the last seat of the bar right next to the loud busing station. I was hoping for a better spot since I made reservations. It was a busy Sunday night though so there weren't many spots available.

My waitress pointed out all the good vegetarian choices on the menu, and I realized I would be just as spoiled with choice as I had been at the veg restaurants I had already visited. After much internal debate, I went with the parathas burrito since it seemed like the least likely thing I could find at home.

The burrito was indeed unique and tasty, especially with the kidney bean salad topping. The only thing that stopped it from being a "wow" dish was the overcooked eggs. I really wanted some runny yolks.

Little Goat also has a nice cocktail menu. I started with their spicy coconut drink which was ok, but  my second drink, Eastwood's Ride, kicked major ass. It's their spin on a Moscow Mule. Usually I don't get excited about vodka drinks, but I would suggest seeking this one out.

I was feeling pretty piggy after my meal and inquired about a to-go cookie, but they were already sold out. Maybe next time.

8/12/2015

Went  there for lunch today with my daughter. Very disappointing.  We ordered the crab dip appetizer which was very good but it was served with Ritz crackers which were too soft to stand up to the heaviness of the crab spread. I ordered the reuben sandwich - my mistake. Too much going on with the flavors; the pickled cabbage was awful and had large chunks in it. The bread was overly high fiber and had no moisture and had been grilled too long such that it was almost burned. Waitress was sweet but long wait for our food and again for our bill, which was $50 for lunch for two with no alcohol. Rediculous!

2/27/2015

I have always enjoyed "Girl & the Goat" in Chicago so when I was in town, I visited the sister restaurant just across the street.  The Little Goat is more casual with a diner setup.  It's a great place for brunch with friends on a weekend.

After scanning the menu, a few things caught my eye: Bull's Eye French Toast, the Brussels Sprouts with Almonds, and the Blenheim Spicy Gingerale!  (My friend got a salad.)

The food is tasty and the portion is very generous.  I end up taking half of my french toast to go in the end.  I think Chef Izard has done a great job distinguishing The Little Goat from the Girl & the Goat while maintaining the quality of each dish.  If you love brussels sprouts, I would not hesitate to recommend her brussels sprouts!  (I only wish she would also offer her cauliflowers and green beans here!)

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  Brussels Sprouts, cooked to perfection. I always love how Chef Izard and her team handle the vegetables :)

  Brussels Sprouts, cooked to perfection. I always love how Chef Izard and her team handle the vegetables :)
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  The Bull's Eye French Toast here is both sweet & savory. The chicken strip is crispy. Only wish the strawberries were sweeter.

  The Bull's Eye French Toast here is both sweet & savory. The chicken strip is crispy. Only wish the strawberries were sweeter.
• See all photos from Christina C. for Little Goat

6/3/2015

Been waiting to go here but was always nervous about the wait. We walked down "early" on Saturday at 10:30 and got a table for two in 10 minutes - amazing!

The service is super friendly, menu is loaded and the space is buzzin'. We ordered the corned beef hash and the French toast to split... And a side of hash. It was a ton of food!!!! Everything was really delicious. We left stuuuuffed and satisfied!

I had a couple mimosas that were very $$$$. They could cut back on that price a bit!

Will be back. And hope it's not to bad!

1/25/2015

Little Goat Diner gives you a true diner experience with gourmet food. I was totally blown away. When I arrived there was a huge crowd outside so I knew the waiting list was long. I didn't care, I was going to wait it out. Then when I told the hostess I was a lone diner, she informed if I didn't mind sitting at the counter, she could seat me immediately. Sometimes it pays to eat alone.

Once I was seated, the two girls to my left were finished and leaving. I quickly chatted them up for recommendations and they said I had to experience the Brussels Sprouts. I shared with them my recent love affair with Brussels Sprouts and how I hated them as a child. They both confessed the same thing, so I knew I had to try them.

I'm fan of Bloody Mary's, especially on a Sunday morning. However, I am also a big fan of a Moscow Mule. When I saw a Moscow Goat on their cocktail menu, I knew it was meant to be. Their Moscow Goat is Bombay Dry Gin, Ginger Beer and Grapefruit with lime garnish. Oh, so refreshing. If only we could start every morning with one of these.

I had every intention of having breakfast, since they serve it all day. However, since it was nearly 1 PM and the girls had recommended the sprouts, I had to change to my lunch plan. I was going to try their Ruben, I wanted to add a new entry to my list here on Yelp.  Then as I was talking to my hispster waiter, I had a sudden piffany. I'm at the Little Goat DIner, so I should eat goat. I selected the Kilgus Goat Burger as my sandwich. For those of you have not tried goat before, don't be scared, give it a try.

My burger was just as flavorful as any beef, lamb or bison burger. It was served on a Sesame Seed bun with the traditional burger garnishes. I had my pickle, onion, special sauce (what would a burger be without special sauce), lettuce and tomato.
There was no need for ketchup or mustard, this burger was a winner just the way it was served.

The Stir Fried Brussels Sprouts were a little too crunchy for me. and could have used a lttle more seasoning. Don't get me wrong, they were good, but my favorite sprouts are at The Pump Room.

I can not wait for my next trip to Chicago, I'll be back at the Little Goat Diner for breakfast. I've gotta try those biscuits and gravy.

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  Kilgus Goat Burger

  Kilgus Goat Burger
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  Brussels Sprouts

  Brussels Sprouts
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  Linen Napkins

  Linen Napkins
• See all photos from Steven B. for Little Goat

7/30/2015

Interesting place in West Loop that mixes Asian flavors with classic Southern feel.  Everything here is a mixture of excellent flavors and flavors.

I ordered the Tonkatsu sandwich, which was a double deck sandwich filled with two huge slabs of fried pork, cheese, and sauerkraut.  The sandwich was so good I had to purposely save half of it for later because future me would love it even more as a late night snack.

Everyone in Chicago needs to come here at least once a month.

8/9/2015

Ehhhh. I used to love Little Goat, but it's become so over-hyped. A 45 minute wait for lunch? Nuts. Especially when there are so many other great options nearby. It's so loud in here, service is horribly patchy, and it's really just become a tourist trap. I miss how chill this place used to be!

7/24/2015

The wait was long and the young woman who did the seating was rude and disinterested. It was obvious to my party that she was seating other people first. Finally one of us asked why the people who just arrived were seated before us. She stuttered and said we were next trying to look surprised. It was not a good beginning.

The food was good and plentiful. The server was good. But the people at the front of the house were sufficiently nasty that I'm not sure if we will return.

7/14/2015

Such a cute place in the west loop. Their brunch is next level, and their upstairs event space is super cute and chic. Parking nearby is classically terrible, but worth the trek.

5/21/2015

I've been here so many times in the last year cuz it's hands down one of the best restaurants in the city. I've had mostly everything on the menu, but the best dish is the Parathas Burrito. I promise you won't be disappointed.

That bring said, all the food is phenomenal. Service is impeccable and the atmosphere is perfect. No bad things to say.

Oh, and wait times are usually pretty reasonable. Reservations are always a good idea though.

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  Parathas Burrito in all its glory.

  Parathas Burrito in all its glory.

7/23/2015

Had the club sandwich. Very good and well made. Ingredients were fresh, place is clean and nice lunch crowd. Service was good, no complaints. Also had the "spicy " ginger ale. Pretty good.

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  The Club sandwich

  The Club sandwich

1/17/2015

We loved the atmosphere and the concept at Little Goat when double dating here last night. The bright but dim simple decor is very calming and relaxing. We stopped at the bar while waiting for our table and enjoyed the chance to try a few specialty cocktails.

For our meals we decided to share an entree and a salad between the two of us. My husband picked the Shrimp and Pork Belly entree and I tried the GoatoGoato salad. The salad was big and ingredients nice and crunchy fresh. I tasted mint and fennel although the server described the dressing as being an Asian flavor. I couldn't find any cheese but had hoped with the name there may be some goat cheese (?) or cream.

The Shrimp and Pork Belly entree was served over noodles and was the fan favorite at the table! We agreed with the server's recommendation for this dish.

For dessert we tried a banana cake with a layer of bacon and peanut butter frosting. I was skeptical of whether a dessert could be truly heavenly without chocolate but alas it is true! I could have died and gone to heaven if eating this for breakfast. I think it'd be a great addition to a brunch menu as well.

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  Banana cake

  Banana cake
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  Banana cake

  Banana cake
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• See all photos from Joline E. for Little Goat

7/27/2015

I knew full well that I was going to be waiting a while to get brunch here on a Sunday. That was my own damn fault. After the two hour wait, I was worried that the wait wouldn't be worth it, but I was wrong.

The portions were not huge, but to me that was a good thing as I didn't feel so wasteful. It was the perfect amount to fill you up, especially with a delicious Bloody Mary.

I can't wait to go back- I do wish they did reservations for brunch, though.

5/5/2015

Amazing hipster gastropub spot. Seriously great food, great cocktails, great ambience, and priced well. They have a lot of neat stuff on the menu, a lot of pork belly, and goat dishes, as well as some fun interpretations on comfort food as well as breakfast. You need to check this place out!

Quick recommendations: (we had dinner here)

Smoke and a Pancake  (cocktail. .. whiskey)
Nachos ( great for sharing)
Shrimp and pork belly noodles (entrée )
Lamb ribs (entrée)
Mac n Cheese (side)
Toffee and bacon milkshake ( yes... trust me. ... pair it with a shot of whiskey... pour it right into the shake  )

5/22/2015

I decided to come here for a drink and small appetizer before heading over to AU CHEVAL for dinner.
I wanted something light so I ordered the shrimp cocktail and a glass of wine.
Service was very friendly and nice.
Most dishes served here are breakfast and huge servings.
Wine was served in a Drinking glass which was odd.
Anyway , I prefer the BIG GOAT across the street vs this joint.

1/31/2015

What to say that hasn't already been said? This place is great. The décor is diner chic with some industrial lighting touches. When you walk in, you are faced with the dining room. Open and inviting, it has lots of booth seating, as a diner should.

We had to wait for a table. So we headed to the bar for cocktails. I had the Mickey Blue Eyes. So yummy! Refreshing but not overly sweet.

When we sat to eat ,we met our waitress. The lovely Camille, who was super sweet and knew the menu inside and out.

We started with the Nachos. Lovely but super filling. The chips themselves are house made. They look deceptively light because some are puffed from the frying. The toppings were great. In truth, it could have used something spicy to liven it up.

I ordered the Pork Cutlet Sandwich. Yes, sir! The pork was thin and perfectly breaded and fried. It was a divine pork cutlet. It was served on house made white bread. According to the waitress, I should have delighted in the texture difference between the crispy pork and soft white bread. I didn't think the white bread held up well with the hot pork. Just my opinion for what it's worth. That said, I'd order if again. The pork was the bomb.

We also ordered fries that we totally didn't need. They were seasoned with a house made seasoning (are you seeing the theme of fresh and house made? loved it!). It gave the fries an awesome smoky flavor.

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  Caesar salad - lightly dressed and topped with panko fried white anchovies

  Caesar salad - lightly dressed and topped with panko fried white anchovies
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  Fries - we didn't need them but they were smokey and delish!

  Fries - we didn't need them but they were smokey and delish!
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  House made biscuit

  House made biscuit
• See all photos from Beth C. for Little Goat

5/6/2015

I may be being a little harsh on this place because of just how much it seems like it's trying to skate by on the reputation of the nearby and affiliated Girl and the Goat. This place is good, fine, whatever -- but if you've made it this far, save your money, make the leap, and get a reservation for dinner at the Girl and the Goat across the street.

I came here for lunch, and there is a solid diner feel. The place is well lit, the menu has lots of good options, and it seems like it could even be a good breakfast/brunch option -- in which case, by all means, come here; I don't think that G&G has an early option.

But, honestly, the food wasn't all that interesting, just good. The prices were a little higher than I thought they should be, probably because of the brand and affiliation. ($10 for a grilled cheese? $13 for a sandwich?) And so I really wouldn't come back.

But, it's a fine option for lunch if you're in the neighborhood.

7/4/2015

The service left a lot to be desired. The server was very nice, but inattentive. The place was packed, so this can be forgiven. We had to ask for glasses and plates multiple times, and both took about 20 minutes.
The food was awesome, and we will be back, because at the end of the day it's about the food. If you love mashed potatoes, try the mashed potato tempura. The best thing we had was the crab appetizer. My friends and I were fighting over it, and if you're interested I believe the exact recipe is online. Either way, you have to try it here.
The bullseye French toast was flavorful and something different from your run of the mill French toast. The cheese grits were some of the best I've had. The macaroni and cheese was nice and creamy, just like it should be. The cookies were fresh and a nice snack after a filling lunch. There are so many menu options that you have to come here multiple times to try everything you would want to try.

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  Chocolate Chip Cookie and Triple Chocolate Cookie

  Chocolate Chip Cookie and Triple Chocolate Cookie
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  Macaroni and Cheese

  Macaroni and Cheese
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  Cheese Grits

  Cheese Grits
• See all photos from Jake L. for Little Goat

5/4/2015

I really didn't like this this place as much as I thought I would. I understand there's a fusion going on but wasn't to my satisfaction. I had the porkbelly pancake and there was too much flavors going on and i didn't really like it. It kind of felt like I was eating more of a salad than a pancake so I was pretty disappointed. We also got breakfast tacos to share and it was really unique since there was eggs in it and that tasted a lot better than the porkbelly pancake. My friend had the Korean burger and it was pretty good just really messy to eat so be careful.

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  Porkbelly pancake, breakfast tacos, & Korean burger

  Porkbelly pancake, breakfast tacos, & Korean burger

5/25/2015

Couldn't get reservations for the Girl and the Goat so my friends and I tried the next best thing. We got reservations and still had to wait about 15 minutes, which is understandable given the popularity of Little Goat.

We ordered the Bulls Eye French toast that came with fried chicken and strawberries. This was by far my favorite dish. The French toast had more egg content than normal French toast, but it worked and I really liked it. The fried chicken and strawberries and syrup perfectly complemented the French toast. SO GOOD. Definitely hit the bull's eye on this one.

We also ordered the Fat Elvis Waffles. The peanut butter-butter was delicious, but I felt like there was not enough of it! Maybe because it was so good.... The dish also had bananas which went well with the waffles. Overall a good dish, but more peanut butter-butter please!

In addition, we ordered two sides. Mac n Cheese and the Cheesy grits. The Mac n Cheese was really good! The Cheesy grits were just average and nothing really special.

Wow, Chicago has such good restaurants and this is definitely one of them! I look forward to coming back when I visit Chicago again!

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  Fat Elvis Waffles

  Fat Elvis Waffles
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  BULLS EYE FRENCH TOAST. MUST GET.

  BULLS EYE FRENCH TOAST. MUST GET.

7/12/2015

Went here this evening with my husband and his work team.

Everyone seemed to really enjoy everything that was ordered! I had a Moscow Goat, which as you might guess, is a Moscow mule, to drink. Drink was pretty ok, but served in a glass instead of a traditional copper mug, which didn't matter in the least, just something I noticed. My husband had a scotch with maple syrup, which he really liked.

For the main dish I ordered the (can't remember the exact name) Indian bread filled with two eggs over easy, topped with a bean salad, and a side of breaded mashed potatoes topped with Asian slaw. Very yummy!! The Indian bread (not naan) was drizzled with some type of sauce which was super delicious and paired well with the egg.

The atmosphere is a slightly dressier version of a diner. The service was decent and our waitress was very accommodating. She even asked if anyone in our party had any food allergies after we placed our order which I thought was a very conscientious move on the part of the restaurant.

Good dining experience and would definitely make the drive to visit again some time!

12/14/2014

1. VERDICT/VALUE: It's a diner done well - With an eclectic choice of breakfast, burgers/sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, the Little Goat goes big in providing great tastes at reasonable prices!

2. FOOD: on this visit, it was breakfast for dinner with the Bull's Eye French Toast.  Egg-washed Texas toast, served with an egg over-easy, smothered with melted cheese, strawberries, chopped chicken tonkatsu (think deep fried chicken breast meat) and maple syrup.  Yum - if only they served it with a third piece of French toast!

A nibble of a friend's Shrimp and Cheesy Grits revealed plump shrimp bites with creamy yet al dente grits.  A delight to try whole during the next visit!

3. SERVICE: Despite the busy-ness of the packed restaurant, it was always prompt, attentive, and professional - full stars here, especially when they accommodated a friend's surprise birthday well with a candle-lit dessert!

4. ATMOSPHERE: It's a diner - old-school meets clean and swanky under classic lights and it has a fun photo booth at the entrance to boot.  The dressed-up can look towards the affiliated Girl and the Goat across the street while the Little Goat provides great times and great food in a casual environment.

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  Bull's Eye French Toast: fried chicken meets, egg, French toast, strawberries and maple syrup for a party. YUM!

  Bull's Eye French Toast: fried chicken meets, egg, French toast, strawberries and maple syrup for a party. YUM!

8/8/2015

Everything we tried was excellent!!!!! Even my daughter's burger and fries from the kid's meal was on another level!!!!!!! Our server Andrea, was very attentive and kind to us. I will definitely be back!!!